Safety Concerns & Things to Know

Safety concerns with infants and small children

Never leave your child/infant unattended on beds
or flat surfaces ex. changing tables etc. EVEN
at days old!

No walkers

Never leave baby unattended in bouncy seats,
boppies, swings, high chairs, carriers or other
devices.

Guns should always be locked up in your home

Children should always use sunscreen when
outdoors for extended periods

Helmets and protective gear should always be
worn when riding bikes, skate boarding, or any
other activity that your child may be
injured.

Monitor video games and television for your
children and limit Screen time ... No TV is best
.. read with your child instead!

No unpasteurized honey for the 1st year!

No JUICE! Contains lots of sugar and has
no nutritional value for your little one...give
them fresh fruit instead!

No Motrin for the first 6 months - infant Tylenol only
for pain or fever.

Things to Know

Sneezing and Runny noses are normal, so is nasal
congestion ... Have nasal saline on hand and a few drops
in your baby's nose before suctioning will help
loosen dried secretions and make for a much happier
baby!

Hiccups are Normal! It's an involuntary spasm of the
diaphragm, give your baby his or her paci and it will go
away or will go away on its own.

Rice cannot be added to your baby's milk until 4
months old. Adding it sooner can hurt your baby's
tummy. It's best to wait until each appropriate age
before adding new foods and add new foods only one at a
time in case of food allergies.

Stay up to date with appointments and vaccines. Missing
vaccines may get your child behind and they may miss out
on vital vaccinations.

Read and talk with your child daily! Its very important
for their language development and social development as
well as excellent bonding time!! Laughing and playing
with your child is also very important, it gives them a
sense of creativity and boosts their confidence when
playing with others.

Never sleep or nap with your baby or toddler.
Co-sleeping is extremely dangerous as you could
potentially smother your child.

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